by Bridget Withers

Digitals Designer

This project can be adapted to use for any occasion.

After making your choice of papers print out 4 background papers this will sufficient to cover a standard size lunchbox. Next, taking a blank piece of card or paper lay your box on its side on your card as this will form your front and back template. Now, following the edge of the box draw round the panel to make a template. You need to repeat this for the 2 sides of your box, you now have your 2 templates. Using your templates cut 2 pieces from your background papers, 1 for your front and 1 for the back. Now using the second template cut 2 pieces for your side panels from your background paper.

Then, using either PVA glue or double sided tape. (I used PVA glue, but be sure to be sparing with it as it has a tendency to wrinkle.) Apply the glue to the 4 sides of your first background paper, then position carefully to the front of the box. Repeat this on all 4 side panels.

Next choosing one of the borders print out sufficient strips (4 should be enough) after cutting out, these strips can now be placed round the box body where you would like. I then used 4 more of the strips to place on the top of the box. All can be glued into place in the same way as the main papers, again being careful not to use too much glue.

Next print out 4 Christmas Trees onto card and cut out. Now using 3D foam pads attach these centrally to the bottom of the 4 sides of your box.

Now using some confetti embellishments glue these into place to add interest. I then used a couple of Christmas Flower Decorations one for the top and the other on the front. These can be glued into place.

I then printed out some lettering and after cutting round the individual letters these were then glued into place on the front of the box.

And now to finish, take 4" strips of ribbon fold in half and tie in a knot round the handle. I used a few different light and darker colours to match the theme. You will need approximately 2 metres of ribbon to cover the whole handle.

Have fun and enjoy.